TE Fall Weight Loss Challenge - Sept/Oct

[GLC1968]

Hello all!

Post here if you'd like to join our weight loss challenge for Sept/Oct.

Anyone is welcome and all we ask is that you commit to weigh in once a week (on Fridays or thereabouts) and share your weight. In general, if you post by Monday, noon (PST), then you'll make the weekly chart update.

Please post your starting weight this Friday (9/5). Also, if you'd like - post your weight loss (or maintenance) goal for this 8 week period. An 8 week challenge makes our final weigh-in day Halloween (Oct 31st).

Let's Git er done!

[five one]

I'm in - again. Maybe this will be the time period I can make a dent.

Thanks Catherine, for keeping track again.

[MrsB]

Id love to try this. Been telling myself all summer that I was going to lose the 3-4 lbs ive gained over last winter. Please count me in. Thanks

[wolfak]

Count me in!

[Aggie_Ama]

I am already trying so might as well have a support group. :cool:

[guanajagirl]

COunt me in

[Blueberry]

I'm in too!!

CA

PS - Thanks for doing this again:)

[CarbonCandy]

Count me in again!

Thanks for tracking again :]

[limewave]

After taking a few months off, I'm going to try again! Please include me. I'm really nervous . . . I haven't gotten on the scale in almost 3 months :eek:

I know this is a weight loss challenge . . . but I have other goals I'd like to achieve. Weight loss will hopefully be the result.

Goals:
1. Eliminate night time snacking
2. Cut down diet soda consumption or eliminate all together
3. No more potato chips and cookies--they do nothing for my health so why eat 'em?
4. Get up earlier in the morning and switch to AM workouts

[firenze11]

I'm in, too. I took some time off and now I'm back. I don't know if I'll be able to weigh myself Fri but I'll try. I'm all over the place this week.

Thanks GLC, you make great charts!

[Possegal]

I'm in again and thanks for tracking us and keeping us honest. :)

[martinkap]

GLC, I have never lost weight and I would not be able to reach my goals from last challenge without your chart. Honestly, without your chart I would not even remember my goal (I got very selective memory). My shed pounds are really your triumph too. Thank you for all the work - I know how much consistency it takes to post the chart every week.

So, that said I am in for the challenge.

I am again teaching 250 people this semester and to add to the stress, I have very prominent VIP daughter in my class. Thus, my goal might sound silly but if I loose 5 pounds and get to 149 lbs, it is going to be the least I weighed since the high school and I will be very proud of myself.

Thanks again.

[ASammy1]

I want in too! I need this to hold myself accountable.

Thanks,

Andrea

[Biker Jo]

Count me in. And thanks, GLC, for doing this!

[kerrybelle]

Count me in, too. I didn't reach my goal last time, but did end up weighing less than when I started. Hope to continue that path.

Thanks GLC, love the charts!

Kerry

[crazycanuck]

K..count me in for this one.

I'm not losing weight nor am I gaining :rolleyes:

[deeaimond]

Me too, I still wanna try. I'm not gonna let the stuff that happened last challenge get me down.. !!

[TahoeDirtGirl]

Count me in!

I'm looking to break out of bouncing between 190 and 188. I would like to see a 7. Therefore, 179 is my goal. Let's see what pops up on the scale this Friday...

[Mistie]

Baby weight still clinging after 2 years (sigh) so I am in!

[Over50Newbie]

I haven't missed one yet, and I'm not going to start now.

So, count me in one more time. It is time for me to get serious again.

Lynette

[Grits]

I'm in! I need this motivation. Thanks.

[bambu101]

Count me in again! Time to get serious.

And thanks!

[jesvetmed]

yes... I'm in again, too!
I have the, hmmm, same goal as last time -- 158lb, consistently! Starting at 167.8.
THANKS AGAIN, GLC.
jes

[Miranda]

I think I will join you girls this time if maintaining also counts besides losing a few.

I weighed more this winter and every time I would catch this post too late I would think "oh, drats, missed it again... ok, next time". Hopefully this will give me the motivation to keep it off and ride more to do so.

Thx for being the organizer:).

[firenze11]

I had to weigh this morning because I'm doing the Breast Cancer walk this weekend and will be away from a scale tomorrow through Sunday. I also forgot I had to weigh this morning until after I had snarfed down breakfast :D so I might be a teensy bit heavier. :p

Anyway, I'm starting at 145 on the nose and my goal is 137. Have a good weekend everyone!

[Fujichants]

I guess I am in again. If anything, this keeps me motivated to weigh myself every week!

[GLC1968]

OK, this is who I have so far:

http://www.tranquilitysystems.com/gallery/files/4-sostarta_original.jpg

The people in green posted in this thread. Those in black posted in the old thread that they would be interested in Sept/Oct challenge.

Anyone is obviously welcome to join us!

Make sure to do your first weigh-in tomorrow (or the next day) and post it here. Also post a weight goal for the next 8 weeks (if you want).

[melissalb]

I'm in too. I've been gaining like crazy since being on the dl. I need all the help I can get!

[crazycanuck]

Since it's FRIDAYYYYYYY today :D I did my weigh-in.

Starting at 65.9kg.

[Miranda]

TE # challenge rules question...

OK, I tried to sift back through old threads, but I'm not sure if the rules changed. Are you still doing the challege with some type of reward or without?

I think I want mine without... whatever exactly that means. Having some pals for support is a reward IMO:).

How do you post your #s? Do it in the chart, or put it in the thread for someone to enter?

[uk elephant]

I definitely need this challenge to keep me on track, so I'm in again. Weighed in this morning at 202.8 and my goal is to get below 195 by the end of the challenge. Hopefully that's not too unrealistic.

Thank you GLC for keeping us on charted and on track!!!!

[bambu101]

172.0 this morning.

Goal for this challenge- 165.

Good luck everyone!

[MrsB]

114 for the last two mornings. Strange since its been reading 116 all summer long. Oh well I'll take it. Goal weight is 110. A couple years ago I lost 81 pounds and ive been trying to keep it off ever since so even when I gain a few pounds I start to feel panicy. This challenge hopefully is going to keep me on track so I dont end up eating crappy junk food.

[CarbonCandy]

I'm pretty exited for the next two months! This morning i weighed in at 172.8, and my goal is 164. I hope I can make it down there!

[Aggie_Ama]

Weight: 159.5

I will put my goal for this challenge at 149. That is 10 lbs in 8 weeks, I kind of hope it is more but want a realistic goal so I am not disappointed. I am actively following Weight Watchers and 2 lbs a week is a healthy rate for their program.

I am trying to lose the 30-35 lbs I gained when I moved back to Austin. Don't know why I just threw all my good habits from being a success on WW in 2004 out the window when I changed area codes! :confused:

Good luck everyone with your personal goals!

[ASammy1]

202.5 this morning :confused:

Goal for the 2 months is 190.

Thanks for keeping track GLC!

[Mistie]

I hope we are suppsed to weigh in this way. If I am supposed to PM, sorry (and correct me so I will not continue)!
9/5, 6:45 AM: 152 lbs
My goal: 142lbs or LESS (less is better)

[guanajagirl]

151 this morning. My goal is 145 for the next two months. I've gotta work on my eating habits and get back to the gym!

[Grits]

My current weight is 142.5. My goal is 137.

[KerryCrow]

I'm in again. Happy to say that I held on to my loss from last week despite a crazy holiday weekend.

Goal: 140
Starting weight 9/5: 145.0

[Fujichants]

Weigh in: 147

Goal: 140

I didn't lose any weight doing my half marathon training (well, I went up and down 2-3 lbs). I hope to consistently lose weight this time around. Really need to focus on what I am eating. I suck at keeping food journals...I always do so well the first day, and then the second day I forget to write down everything...and I just give up.

We can do this ladies!!

[GLC1968]

I finally remembered to do a weigh-in on a Friday morning! Yay me!

My starting weight is 165.1. My goal is 159. Gotta get out of the 160's for good!


For all who are wondering/new - just weigh in on Friday mornings and post here. I'll update the chart after everyone has posted. There is no longer a 'reward' because a couple of challenges ago, everyone felt that just keeping track and working together was motivation enough. Hopefully that's still true! Oh, and as long as your weight is posted by noon on Monday (PST), then you'll make the chart update for the week (I do it on my lunch break on Monday). Lastly, if you miss two weigh-ins in a row, I'll 'hide' you on the chart just to keep it easy to read. If you come back, I can always 'unhide' you and updated it, so don't think I'm deleting anyone!

I think that's it. Definitely ask if you have other questions! And welcome!

[five one]

I was surprised to find myself at the low end of my 3lb. range this morning - 133.4. I'm probably a bit dehydrated, hence the lower number, but what the heck. I'll take it. My goal, once again, is to see something in the 120's. I'll settle for a consistent 129, but would really like to take 125 out for a spin.

Good luck everyone :)

[TahoeDirtGirl]

In my weight that is, so my goal is 179.

Weighing in at 189. Should be doable with 8 wks.

Finally am able to get back to the gym, I see a routine after one year of living on the east coast, emerging... :)

TGIF and hang on to those hats to you all in Hannah's way!

[katluvr]

Yep, count me in for another 8 weeks.
I just returned from a short 2.5 day business trip where I ate and drank way tooooo much! So even though I saw the 117's at the end of last challenge...I am up to 121.8 this AM. WOW! Hopefully after a few "good eating days" I'll lose some of the "bloat".
So it may seem like I really lose since I am starting off a bit higher than norm.
Goal last time was 115...didn't make it. Think I make it a "bit tougher" and put my goal at 114 (LOL)

Thanks for keeping this going and do the chart!

[trinena]

Count me in! I've been dealing with several injuries since Jan. 08 but now am FINALLY able to get on the bike, doing short runs/walks and swimming. For now I'd like to get back to my pre-injury(ies) weight of 111.

I weighed in at 119.5 this morning 9/5.

Along with the weight loss I want to feel strong again! (stronger core, stronger skills)

Thanks for doing this! trinena

[Over50Newbie]

Weigh-in today: 144.2 (ugh!)

Goal: 136

Thanks again for doing this - it is very much appreciated!

Lynette

[Biker Jo]

132-1/4 this morning.

I really wanted to be under 130 during the last challenge, and I almost made it, but I'm back up again, so this is where I'm starting.

Goal: 128.

Thanks for doing this again, GLC!

[dex]

I'm in.

Start weight: 232.5
End goal: 226

[limewave]

I'm at 181.
My goal is 176 :)

[sb-gal]

I'm in. I've already lost about 5 pounds from commuting :D

This morning I was 169.5

My goal after 2 months is 156


Jenelle AKA sb-gal

[cbee]

I'd like to join the challenge. I stopped racing a few years ago and my weight stabilized to what I think normal should be for me but in the last couple years I gained a bit and haven't been able to keep that extra 5-10 pounds I don't need off of me. But, that 5-10 is tough to lose! So, since I've been half heartedly trying for the last year to no avail, I'm in for trying the group support method, and getting serious.

Starting weight: 137 (9/5/08)
Goal for this challenge: 131

[Miranda]

OK, my name is on the chart, but I wasn't sure if we typed our # in there somehow :confused:, or just like "this" in the thread... but I see some gals that have done it before typing here. So here ya go...

Gheez, what number to use... the post spin class gym scale weight wearing work out clothes and shoes/cleats, or the home scale first thing after waking in the buff (lesser # of course).

Guess I'll go with the gym scale since I would like to see it about where it was before I got deconditioned and the extra pounds crept on:(.

Today's #: 124 pounds
Goal #: 118 pounds

btw, humble confession:o... one of the first things I thought when I saw our ending challenge date of 10/31 was... oh goodie, Halloween candy as a post weight loss treat :rolleyes:... back to reality, spun 2 classes with the thought of TE today, was 902 calories on my HRM, yeah:)

[cbee]

was 902 calories on my HRM, yeah:)

Total hijack, but this thread is for helping us lose weight right? So, how do you like training with your heart rate monitor?? I'm thinking of taking the plunge and getting one. Do you think the calorie count is pretty correct on them?

[martinkap]

Weigh in: 154

Goal: 149

I don't think I have ever been in 140ties since I moved to USA. Without your chart I don't think I would ever get there!

Martina

[squirrell]

I'll join!

Today's weight: 220.2

Goal weight for challenge: 205

Thanks!

[ibcycling]

I didn't hit goal last time but I did lose so it was a success! Sadly my new scale and my old scale don't agree on the same number but I guess I'll have to go with the new scale. It looks like I've gained this past week but I really haven't.

9/5 weight 168.6
Goal weight 155
Exercise plan: Bike 3x per week ~100 miles
Hike Badger Mtn. weekly
Push-Up Challenge (push-ups 3x per week)

Lora

[Miranda]

Total hijack, but this thread is for helping us lose weight right? So, how do you like training with your heart rate monitor?? I'm thinking of taking the plunge and getting one. Do you think the calorie count is pretty correct on them?


Cbee... answer to your HRM question...

I have had mine for a while and I love it. I own a pink Polar F6 model with a coded strap, which I think is called a T31. The two come together in a set. I bought mine off PolarDiscount online I think. One of local sporting goods store sells it, but comes only standard with a size medium strap. Online you can specify your chest strap size (mine's small sz). Strap tip: it still helps though to tuck the strap under your sports bra band edge, or Polar sells a bra to fit it if it's your size range (a complaint for some is the strap can fall down your torso during impact).

I recently got it serviced for a battery change and mailed it in to an authorized service center (if you get the battery changed anywhere else it voids the guarantee for the waterproof properties).

It was more that I wanted to pay *ugh*, but EVERYTHING I find for biking is always that way it seems:rolleyes:. But, it's usually worth it. If you wanted to start simple, places like Walmart even sell some basic ones for $20-$30-ish.

To answer regarding accuracy... yes, I think it pretty much is. You can set it a couple ways on my model. Mine is to my age, height, weight. There is also an "own zone" test you can do that adjusts to your fitness level. Also, if you pay at a sports lab, you can enter VO2 max depending how serious you are. Lastly, there is a computer link for data if you like that.

OK... back off hi-jack, but I thought I would go ahead an answer here. I have never did a search on the HRM for TE, but sure there's more info in old threads too. Lots of ladies where them. Ours are linked with our spin bike computers too. Some outside bike computers do the same.

It's very motivating seeing your calories and fat burned post workout on the read out... I think you would like it. Plus, my pink one is not a bad looking casual watch too. Good Luck:).

[kerrybelle]

I hate to say it but I've really gained this week.

Starting weight is back up to 139.0. Goal remains 135.

Kerry

[wolfak]

Start/Current: 220

Goal: 212

[Candie607]

I would like to join in if it isn't too late! I need some extra motivation!

Starting weight: 142
Goal weight: 135

Thanks!

[kjay]

Count me in, too. I've been on travel for the past 12 days, so will weigh and report tomorrow morning (Monday).

[Blueberry]

Starting weight (after a weekend eating crappy food at a white water rafting place): 229

Goal: 215

CA

[kjay]

Starting weight is 180. My goal is 170, a more realistic goal than my usual pie-in-the-sky goals. ;)

[cbee]

Cbee... answer to your HRM question...


Thanks for the info!

[bethanymarie]

I know I have been Missing in Action for over a week.. NO EXCUSE really.. last week of the old challenge, I totally fell of the wagon.. no biking, crap for food.. so I neglected to weigh in.. Im not back on the wagon, and just got back from my evening ride. I WOULD VERY MUCH LIKE TO BE ADDED TO THE CHALLENGE!!!!

I am not weighing in until friday, so my weight loss goal for the next (well 7) is going to be 15 lbs. (which should bring me somewhere around the 165 mark.)

I will be posting more regularly and working out harder.

Thanks for doing the chart again!!

Bethany

[Possegal]

Sorry I'm late - too much going on in my family with my sister just out of the hospital! Anywho - 174.6 for me and I swear to heck if I don't get out of the 170s I'm going to scream. I'm aiming for 168 by the end of this 2-month challenge. :)

[Duck on Wheels]

I won't be able to weigh in on Fridays for a while. Too much traveling. Managed to get through the first 2 travel weeks without putting too much back on. As of this morning I'm back up at my old holding weight for a while now: 180.4 If I can get through the travel period without gaining more, then I ought to be able to get down by about 4lbs next month.

[GLC1968]

Sorry for the delay in posting this! I had to go get my passport taken care of at lunch yesterday, so I've been a bit behind schedule this week.

Here we go!

http://www.tranquilitysystems.com/gallery/files/4-soweek1_original.jpg

[firenze11]

Thanks GLC, I posted early last week because I was away Friday, I started at 145.

And my goal is 137.

[GLC1968]

Oops, sorry Firenze! I've updated you in the above chart. :)

[ibcycling]

Here's today's workout:
Miles - 40 moderate
Pups - 28 total (week One)

I am wore out tonight! I think allergies are wearing me out and school started last week so our schedule is still new and getting the kinks worked out. Probably should get to bed early tonight!

Lora

[melissalb]

Hi - Melissalb checking in. I needed to give you my weight....

AAAGH!

148 was my last weigh in. This is my highest since losing 60 pounds and getting into the 120's. I'm dying here. I haven't been able to run since getting beat up in the Danskin! And now I'm eating all this crappy stuff. I'm ready to get back down to the 130's. I'll put my goal weight at 135.

[3for3]

I've just joined TE this week and saw this thread this morning. I think this will help keep me accountable. I've gained 8 pounds in the last three months (since getting married!) and would like to stop the cycle. (No more cooking desserts every night!) If I'm allowed to join:

my weigh in this morning: 126.6
My goal: 119

Thanks for doing this!! I'm new to where I live now and don't know anyone yet to work out with or help keep me accountable for weight loss goals.

[katluvr]

Some of us have been part of many of these 8 week weight loss cycles. (Ok I speak for myself!) Some have done wonderful and lost weight. Then there are folks like me that yo-yo!
I made slow process last time, but had 1 week of out of town business food and drink and a party weekend and YIKES:eek: I am starting all over again!

[bambu101]

172.6- not off to a good start!

[Mistie]

151lbs
I really need to stay away from chocolate.

[Grits]

141.5

Now, if I can keep from eating too many cookies at the MS 150 rest stops this weekend, maybe I won't gain any on the ride!

[Aggie_Ama]

I am happy to say 159. Last week after weight check I went to happy hour and then the rest of the weekend was not on the path I am trying to follow. By Monday's WW weigh in I had gained 4 lbs! So now they are gone and focus is back to 149 by 10/31.

[Over50Newbie]

142.6 - That is a good start for me! :)

I am happy to say that I am focused, and my eating has been "spot on." Exercise has been good too. I know that you need both of these components to be successful.

Good luck to everyone else.

Lynette

[firenze11]

Whoa, twilight zone, Lynette, we are exactly the same weight today!

142.6. I was really surprised to see that, I've eaten ice cream 3 times this week. Next week I start spin and swim class, so it should be better, fingers crossed!

[limewave]

180.5

It's in the right direction at least.

[guanajagirl]

153 for me :( Wrong way scale!

[squirrell]

Today: 214.6

doc put me on a diuretic last week, so I've dropped the fluid I was retaining! :)

[katluvr]

I weighed less yesterday. But considering I started out a bit "high" today's weight is still a loss:
120.4
(114 seems a long way to go!)

[ASammy1]

I stayed the same :( 202.5

Not sure how that's possible since I started boot camp this week and have been watching/counting every morsel of food that has gone into my mouth.

[TahoeDirtGirl]

186.5

cbee asked about HRMs. That's funny because I dug mine back out and started wearing it (helps if you wear it!) and it's been a big help. I hate focusing on the numbers, but it's the only way it seems to come off. My reward is to NOT WEAR it anymore! Fancy that!

[ibcycling]

167.0 today so it's a move in the right direction. :) I've been eating tons of veggies and fruits this week and staying away from sugar and gluten. I rode Mon, Tues, Thurs for 90miles total and am doing PUPS. Lookout little black party dress, here I come! LOL

Lora

[kjay]

I am totally disgusted this morning and plan to quit weighing myself. My clothes are looser but my scale is unreliable and is making me crazy! So, sorry to be a dropout here, but I plan to forget the weighing and to simply go by the way my clothes fit. In fact, I am so disgusted with the scale that I just may throw it out the window. :(

Good luck to everyone here!

[dex]

231.5 this morning.

I ballooned up with water toward the beginning of the week, and it finally started coming off yesterday.

[GLC1968]

I'm up a bit today - 165.8. That's ok, it's TOTM, so I can't complain. It could be worse.

ASammy1 - if you just started bootcamp and you are sore - your body could be retaining fluids (your muscles, specifically) to repair. I always gain a little when I first change up my workout routine. If you are consistent, I'd bet that by next week, you'll see a drop.

[Aggie_Ama]

ASammy1 - if you just started bootcamp and you are sore - your body could be retaining fluids (your muscles, specifically) to repair. I always gain a little when I first change up my workout routine. If you are consistent, I'd bet that by next week, you'll see a drop.

+1 Just what I was thinking for ASammy. Hang in there!

[cbee]

I am totally disgusted this morning and plan to quit weighing myself. My clothes are looser but my scale is unreliable and is making me crazy! So, sorry to be a dropout here, but I plan to forget the weighing and to simply go by the way my clothes fit. In fact, I am so disgusted with the scale that I just may throw it out the window. :(

Good luck to everyone here!

I recently remember seeing a fitness site that has a way to track measurements. Maybe do that and only weigh in every 2-3 of weeks to keep the stress down but still know how your doing? I like the idea of keeping track of measurements along with weight because depending on what activities your doing, or if you start working out more, or the more fit you get, your muscle to fat ratio can change. You may weigh a little more, but if your size is going down then that's a good thing.

Don't give up just yet. There is no judging here and you shouldn't be disgusted about anything. Maybe just a new approach to tracking would help motivate you?

[MrsB]

Dont really know what to say. Rode the bike x-tra miles this week,walked/jogged with the dogs everyday,went to the gym 2x this week and I have gained a pound. I guess its not a big deal anyways since its my TOTM. So anyways up to 115 this week. Hoping next week will be better!

[ASammy1]

Thanks for the encouragement GLC1968 and Aggie_Ama! For the record, I am sore, so I hope it is water retention due to muscle repair.

[trinena]

118.5 today. lost 1 lb. keeping a food journal is helping. and having a partner who's also trying to lose a little helps as we are getting out there. we'll be taking my "new" bike for a spin today and then later a short trail run with our dog. We signed up for our first trail run race 8k in Dec. so that's motivation and it helps with his training for cross season and for future tri's for me. i'm also getting on trails with my cross bike for the first time and that's a fun challenge! (I'm a fairly new rider) So trying new things,places and having fun is going to help. Now if only i would be more diligent with my daily PT designated core exercises!!!

[cbee]

Weigh in 9/12/08: 136 lbs

One pound. I'm hopeful that when I start spin class again fall term I'll see a nice big week!

[Candie607]

140.2 this morning. I have eaten much better this week and have been drinking alot of water. Hope to continue in this direction1

[martinkap]

152.5 this morning. GLC thank you for doing the table again this 2 months!

Martina

[Miranda]

I have been eating like an out of control pig:(. All I can figure is that I'm about a week away from that time of the month. I have been trying to take a recovery day from cardio and lift weights inbetween. Which in ways is a good thing. But, I can't keep eating like this without cardio everyday. So, I'm lucky so far the scale only went a little up (wrong way *sigh*). About 124.25 for me on the gym scale this morning. Bleah...

[kjay]

I recently remember seeing a fitness site that has a way to track measurements. Maybe do that and only weigh in every 2-3 of weeks to keep the stress down but still know how your doing? I like the idea of keeping track of measurements along with weight because depending on what activities your doing, or if you start working out more, or the more fit you get, your muscle to fat ratio can change. You may weigh a little more, but if your size is going down then that's a good thing.

Don't give up just yet. There is no judging here and you shouldn't be disgusted about anything. Maybe just a new approach to tracking would help motivate you?

Cbee, do I ever appreciate your comment. I shall look into tracking measurements, as you suggested. This morning when I stepped on the scale, I weighed 188, whereas I usually weigh only 180, so that REALLY blew me away. Seems the numbers change whenever I move the scale to a different location. lol How weird is that?! I'm glad that I am allowed to weigh in intermittently . . . I didn't think I could do that. I'll give it another go. :)

[melissalb]

146.5 from 148.... but having a hard time with chocolate and salt

[kerrybelle]

138.5 for me. I'm in such a bad eating rut, right now. Hope I can kick the habit soon.

[wolfak]

Yeah, weighed yesterday, no change. 220. But I haven't been riding or doing anything this week - busy week for me. So I'm glad I maintained.

[3for3]

125.4 this morning. Down from 126.6, so I'm quite pleased. This has motivated me to get back into eating better. That's made the difference.

[crazycanuck]

I weighed myself yesterday morning & forgot to post it..Whoops.. It's that time of the freakin month so I assume i've gained some sort of weight..

Ugh..:mad:

[five one]

132.4 this morning.

Confession. I weighed myself yesterday morning and it was 135.6. I knew it was probably water weight gain and decided to wait another day to report in. Sure enough, it was down appreciably today.

Maybe kjay and I own the same make of scale ;). I know that mine is terribly inaccurate even though I weigh in at the same time with the scale in the same place on a tile floor.

I hope that this new lower number is for real, but know that next week it could read 3 lbs higher again for no apparent reason. I think, like kjay, I will also be paying closer attention to the way my clothing feels. I'll keep reporting in, but will not take the number too seriously.

[Biker Jo]

134 yesterday. Not good. I'm going in the wrong direction. :(

[surgtech1956]

Is it too late to join in????

[CarbonCandy]

I weighed in at 169.2, which I honestly don't believe.

I think my scale lies....

[deeaimond]

I hope I catch the monday noon deadline.. oops. I've been so busy I completely forgot. But I got my bike back over the weekend and have started riding already. !! Hooray

current weight 138.8lbs

[GLC1968]

Is it too late to join in????

No, not at all! Just post your starting weight and what your weight goal is for the next 8 (well, 7) weeks and I'll update the chart.

And welcome to you and to 3for3! :) The more the merrier, right?

Here is week 1 (we are missing a few weigh-ins this week!):
http://www.tranquilitysystems.com/gallery/files/4-soweek1_204404_original.jpg

[dex]

Heh. I didn't notice this before, but my goal is actually 226. I wanna lose 6 lbs, rather than gain 4. ;)

[surgtech1956]

Starting weight 210 :eek:, goal of 190. Like that chart, is that done on Excel?

[jesvetmed]

I wasn't here to weigh in anywhere NEAR Friday, so put me at "the same". (I am currently the same). I'll get back on track this weekend! Thanks.
Jes

[jesvetmed]

I just realized I'm not even ON the chart! Somehow my first week's didn't get recorded.


Posted on 9/3:

have the same goal as last time -- 158lb, consistently! Starting at 167.8.

And as it turns out, I'm not the same... I'm up to 168.8 as of yesterday. So I guess put that down for the 12th. Can we put me back in?! THANKS! I need the accountability! :rolleyes:

[Possegal]

I keep forgetting to post. 174.4 for me, I think that may be down 0.2 - don't all applaud at once. :) ha ha ha

[GLC1968]

Starting weight 210 :eek:, goal of 190. Like that chart, is that done on Excel?

Yep - it's in excel and it calculates everything for me (provided I key it in correctly!). Then I save it as a photo and post it like one so that everyone can see it. :)


I just realized I'm not even ON the chart! Somehow my first week's didn't get recorded.


Hi Jes - sorry! My mistake...I'd hidden you until we heard from you. I'd had your goal in correctly, but somehow missed the weight!

And Dex - I've fixed your goal as well.

:o

http://www.tranquilitysystems.com/gallery/files/4-soweek1a_original.jpg

[jesvetmed]

Thanks Glc!!!!!

[GLC1968]

Does anyone else get a craving for candy corn when you view this chart? No? Just me? Figures! :rolleyes:

[firenze11]

Does anyone else get a craving for candy corn when you view this chart? No? Just me? Figures! :rolleyes:

Now I do! :D

Part of me hates it part of me loves it. I get one little baggie a year and that leaves me satisfied until next year.

[GLC1968]

I get one little baggie a year and that leaves me satisfied until next year.

Me too! (it may be time for me to get that little bag!)

[3for3]

I was at the grocery store the other day and was very chagrined to see that it is candy corn season, because I LOVE it!!! I will have to try to resist or all my efforts to lose weight will be for naught!

[surgtech1956]

yum candy corn. if you mix some candy corn and some blanched peanuts together, tastes like a Payday, double yum

[Mistie]

150....sigh
At this rate, I will not make my goal. On a positive note, I am losing and not going in the other direction AND the support on this page has really helped me! Why, then, am I hungry ALL of the time?

[squirrell]

09/19/2008: 213

Effects of diuretic are over but still losing--even slowly but at least still going downward.

[Grits]

140 Whoohoo! At this time next week, I should be back down below my "highest acceptable weight" which is 139.

I started the week having gained two pounds doing the MS 150, and I was really careful about not overfueling, so that was discouraging. My theory, not supported by any scientific backing, is that when you do hours more exercise than your body is used to, it says "EEK, We are obviously being chased by predators! Conserve calories and fluids for extra energy later!" Kind of like when people go on crash diets and their bodies think it is famine time. Anyway, that is my theory.

I was careful this week, didn't do any crazy dieting and didn't do a lot of exercise, but still am down 3 pounds since Monday, so it obviously wasn't real fat weight, must have been fluids. I would not have been as motivated to get it off if I didn't know I was weighing in this morning.

[Over50Newbie]

Hello Ladies,

Well, I am right on track - 140.2 this morning! :)

Everything is just clicking right now - I hope I can continue this trend and get this weight off once and for all!!

BTW - the chart looks great - Thanks GLC!

Lynette

[kerrybelle]

137.0 this week. I was very happy to see this on the scale this morning! Thought for sure I would have gained this week, it's been very stressfull and I've eaten like cr#p.

Our dog went lame late Monday night and I've been home from work since then. He's getting better, but I'm not sure how much better he can get. He's on Prednisone, which he's been on before, and he's up and walking again. He's only 6 1/2 yrs old and was diagnosed with stenosis and 2 cycsts all at C1 & C2 when he was 23 months old. OK enough of that, sorry for the hijack.

[bambu101]

173.2 today.

Even though I am up a bit, I'll take it considering I ate junk a lot this past week- including candy corn!

[firenze11]

141.8, less than a pound but I'll take it.

And I'm going to the store today, I'm sure a bag of candy corn will be included. And eaten in moderation :p ( I hope!)

[limewave]

Today 180 -- up a little, but that's to be expected with a badly sprained ankle :(

I have set a new goal for myself this edition of WLC. It is to maintain my current weight or gain no more than 2 lbs.

Because . . .

I'm PREGNANT :D:D:D:D:D
Due date: May 27, 2009

[3for3]

CONGRATULATIONS limewave!!!! :)

[ASammy1]

Oh Wow! That's great Limewave!

As for myself... I forgot to weigh myself this morning, so I will post my weight tomorrow.

[katluvr]

Congrats Limewave!!!

As for me....no excuse to gain or maintain. And the good news is I did neither but LOST!
119 for me. Trying to get back down where I was w/ LAST challenge!

And did someone mention candy corn?? OMG:eek: It can't be time for that again:eek:EEK:eek:

[Blueberry]

Last week, I didn't weigh until after the MS Ride. I was up to 232 - I'm guessing it was water weight, as this morning, I was at 224!! Yay!!!! Here's hoping it stays that low!

Congratulations, Limewave!

CA

[dex]

229 this morning for me.

Congrats, Limewave. :)

[Candie607]

More congratulations, Limewave.

For me, it is 140.8 this morning. Up a little this week, but hopefully it is fluid weight as my legs are sore from some fast than usual paced rides this week with hubby.

[Aggie_Ama]

Congrats Limewave! A memorial day baby, woohoo birthday on a long weekend. :D

[firenze11]

Wow!!! Congrats Limewave! So exciting! :D:D:D

[cbee]

9/19/08: 134 lbs and my TOTM which means I'm really doing well because usually I bloat up like a puffer fish!

I am making a real effort to cut out quick foods that are most likely the cause of my weight gains and I think it's working! I am also trying to travel with snacks if I get the urge to grab something on the go. I am now keeping carrots, almonds and rice cakes with me when I'm in the car (I'm a commuter) or on the run so if I get hungry I can fend it off until I get home.

[trinena]

117.5 glad i lost one more but it was hard because i'm injured again so it was all about food intake. i tried swim class yesterday and it may have been too much on my knee. Why did i run on the sidewalk on fri?! Stick to trails! i guess my quads/glutes still aren't strong enough (have back & hip issues) so i have the same patello femoral pain syndrome/bursitis that i had last year. very very bummed. :( Hiking may be out when we go to utah & vegas next week. I'm icing and taking lots of ibuprofen. Walking/standing without pain would be nice.

Congrats Limewave! and sorry to hear about your pup Kerrybelle. i hope he feels better.

[ASammy1]

I LOVE BOOT CAMP!!!! So I had to get weighed, measured, and pinched on my lunch. I've gained 2 lbs, BUT...... I've lost an inch on my thighs, and lost 2% body fat in TWO WEEKS!!!!

[Over50Newbie]

Limewave - that is great news!

And your daughter in your AVATAR is beautiful too. :)

Congratulations!

Lynette

[crazycanuck]

65.1kg's dis weigh in..

[3for3]

Alright, this week's weigh in: 125.6 I'm up by a lousy .2!!!!

BUT...I have to say last Saturday I allowed myself a splurge, thinking one splurge isn't bad now and then, right? THEN on Sunday we had a church picnic to go to. Usually there is salad at these things....but NO, this time all they had were hot dogs, chips, and cookies! So, by Monday I was up to 127!!!! I spent the rest of the week trying to work it off. So I guess I'm pleased that most of that is gone and will resume trying to drop below that this week. Where is the justice in the world that 1 1/2 bad days = a WEEK of trying to work that off!

I also learned that watching the Food Network's one hour special on desserts is NOT the best way to stave off cravings. My husband dutifully talked me down from the edge last night when I wanted to make sticky buns for dessert (What?! They have baked bananas on top - they're practically health food!) So I had 100 calorie kettlecorn instead.

[five one]

134.2. Up, but within my water weight yoyo-ing range. One of these days I'll break out of this place where I'm stuck. I hope.

[TahoeDirtGirl]

187

Congrats limewave!

Didn't bike at all per PT's demands...grrrrr...I am learning to accept icing as a way of life. And no, not icing on cupcakes but ice on my tendon. Speaking of cupcakes...I'm gonna make some today...and not eat more than one before I pawn them off on my bf's kids!

[Miranda]

I missed "the official" gym scale comparison on Friday, but my home scale is about the same. So, I say record 124# for me this time.

[jesvetmed]

Congratulations, LIMEWAVE! Yippee!

As for me -- no baby excuses here. The BC 3-day and then injury that has held on all week has kept me from exercising much (except, of course, for my pushups!). Finally got a short cardio session on the trainer this am.

My weight is up to 169.2 THAT IS THE LIMIT.
Time to hit it, even if that means the pool, yoga and trainer till I'm better! Oh, and a little thing called - DON'T EAT SO MUCH CHOCOLATE! If only people would quit bringing it into the office! I need to muzzle myself, I guess!:rolleyes:

Here's to a downward movement next week!

[wolfak]

222 (up 2). Actually got to do some riding this weekend, so I'm hoping that will help counteract that gain.

[MrsB]

Holding at 115. Lots of walking,jogging,and biking but not budging. Oh well. I probably need to look at what Im eating since when DH and I ride we seem to ride to eat and on the way back we get ice cream.

[CarbonCandy]

This week looks like 169

[Aggie_Ama]

Hmmmm... I seem to be steady but that isn't what I want! 159.5 this week.

[Possegal]

174.2. Ok, really? I'm losing at a rate of 0.2 lbs a week? At this speed, it will take me 4-5 yrs to get where I need to. :) I shouldn't complain, I've been lax at everything I need to be doing. But I am having to laugh at the 0.2 lbs. :)

[martinkap]

- will skip that one (one missing observation cannot hurt :) ) and will post this Friday.

Thank you for the chart,

Martina

[GLC1968]

I'm up this week. Damn candy corn! (just kidding - it's not the candy corn - it's everything else I keep stuffing in my mouth!)

Sorry for the delay in posting this!
http://www.tranquilitysystems.com/gallery/files/4-soweek2_original.jpg

[ibcycling]

I weighed in but didn't get it posted. Rough week but life goes on. 165.2 which is good!

Lora

[melissalb]

back to 148 again. blech! melissa

[katluvr]

I am NOT ready to weigh in tomorrow. Overall I have done all my workouts. But my eating and drinking (I admit I am wino) is not been well controlled. Having a bad week and definitely into the "don't give a crap about eating healthy" mode.
So we shall see. Good luck to all!

[Duck on Wheels]

Managed my goal of holding steady through two weeks of travel. Now down 2 lbs after a week at home. 178.2.

[Mistie]

I am 151, although I had tougher rides this week. Must be Maggie's endless strawberry birthday cake with strawberry icing.....
Sigh, if only I had willpower.

[Aggie_Ama]

Woohoo, finally not 159 or 159.5. This week 156.

[ASammy1]

I'm the same... Sigh...

[firenze11]

139.4. :) Wow, I sorta never actually thought I'd see the 130s again. I've been sick all week so I've missed all of my spin and swim classes and just ate what I wanted. I figure getting better was better than losing, but I somehow lost anyway. (now if I can just knock this stupid cough)

Whoa. I just realized this means I've lost about 10 lbs since last year. Whoa.

[guanajagirl]

152 this week. Was to afraid to weigh last friday :confused:

[3for3]

124 this week! woo hoo!! :)

[katluvr]

:(:(:(:(I knew it would nto be good:(:(:(:(
120.2. UP!
Oh well, there is always next week!
Maybe this is like the Biggest Loser and I'll lose all the weight I gained and then some!:rolleyes:

[squirrell]

Today: 211.2
Goal: 205

6 pounds to go to goal Yes!

Down almost another 2 pounds this week. I have noticed that in the last few weeks, since I've shortened by distances but worked on increasing speed (in preparation for going the bike leg in a Tri tomorrow) that my weight loss seems to have returned to a steady loss. So, maybe the change in routine really helped!

[Aggie_Ama]

So, maybe the change in routine really helped!


I am wondering that myself. The first couple of weeks I did Weight Watchers I was running a lot and losing, then it stopped. This week I did a lot of cycling, no running and lost. Variety helps?

[limewave]

178 today.

Dreaded getting on the scale. The whole family walked to the bakery this morning for donuts :eek: I guess that pound won't show up for a day or two.

[Grits]

Daggone it. Steady at 140. I guess I gloated too much last week in anticipation of getting to my "highest acceptable weight" this week. My body obviously doesn't want to get back down there. Maybe next week. :(

[cbee]

9/26/08 Weight: 134

Same this week. I suppose that's a good thing considering I took my sister out on her 21er, at lots of pizza, drank for the first time in like 8 months, and was up 2 pounds on Wednesday. I suppose considering all that, I'm happy with "same."

And this weekend will be a good jump start on next week's back to healthy. Lots of riding!

[bambu101]

172.8 - a miniscule loss, but a loss.

[Fujichants]

147.5 for me.

For the past two weeks I missed, I also weighed 147.5. At least I am consistent, but would really like to get closer to 145...144..143...and so on.

[Candie607]

139.6 here. First time I've been in the 130's this year! Hope to continue the loss and put the 140's behing me!

[martinkap]

:mad: 154lbs :eek: :mad:

Unfortunately, menstruation and lack of sleep have overridden the achievements of the past weeks. I continue cycle between 150 - 200 miles a week but the lack of sleep (typically I sleep between 3-5 hours during the week, 5-7 on the weekends) prevents me from loosing weight. I've seen that in past. Body stores the energy to be able to keep being awake.

Once this semester is over, I'll sleep again!

Btw, all of you in the challenge - GOOD WORK! I keep watching your progress and you are great inspiration and even better competition to me!

GLC, as usuall, thanks for all the work with the table. I can only imagine how much work it is to dissect the data from all the comments.

Martina

[jesvetmed]

Back on track... down this week to 168.4.
Tring to get back to cardio 5-6 days a week no matter what it is.
Feeling better about the workouts again and the eating. What's not to feel good about eating?! :D
Seriously, though, more vegis, less other gunk! Here we go -- hopefully will be able to continue thru next week as well.
J

[crazycanuck]

66.1kg

[dex]

229.5

Heh. I think my scale is broken, since it only wants to weigh in half pound increments these days. Silly scale.

[Over50Newbie]

Uh-oh - wrong direction this week...

140.8 (Last week I was 140.2)

Time to turn it back around!

Lynette

[deeaimond]

YAY!! i finally bought a new bathroom scale.

I've been feeling the padding come back, but on the scale it does not look too bad. (so i feel slightly less gross.. but still gross)

over-trained the week before and earlier this week.. so the left achilles is a little tender. going to refrain from moving too much until MONDAY. then gonna stick to nice flat rides. :D

now at 136lbs

[Miranda]

Well, the home scale says about holding steady... put down 124# for me again this week.

[five one]

134.4 this time.

I know now that my scale is highly unreliable. I've suspected this for quite some time. I had a doctor's appt this week, so I weighed myself before I went (fully clothed). They weighed me 20 minutes after I did and I was two pounds lighter. Then I weighed myself again when I got home and I was three pounds heavier than before the appt. I have no idea what I really weigh :confused:

[kerrybelle]

138 lbs this week.

[trinena]

after my whirlwind trip to utah and vegas I'm back pretty much to where i started at 121 :( i tried to be so careful with what i ate and portions but food choices were harder on the road). Also with my injuries - i couldn't go out running when walking hurts my knees. lots of ice in ziploc bags! Did manage a fun bike ride in Zion and a short hike with the bike. i guess not being able to run will get me on the bike more - i may post about my first real trail ride and crash today.

[Biker Jo]

I didn't post last week, but this week I'm at 133.

[KerryCrow]

I have been MIA...not wanting to get on the scale for all the usual reasons. :(

It is almost Oct and I need to make some fitness progress. I was 156.8 for this past week. I will be more diligent about reporting weekly until the end of the challenge.

Thanks.

[Blueberry]

I weighed Friday - just forgot to post:rolleyes: Back up to 226:(

CA

[Possegal]

back up for me too, though with a muscle spasm thing going on in my neck, i've not been able to do anything at all, but eat of course.

178 UGH

[CarbonCandy]

This week was so bad :[ I've been out of my meds for four days! And finally got it refilled this morning. I'm ADD, but I googled what I am taking, and it just so happens the med I take is also prescribed as a weight loss medication. Who knew? Anyways, I'm coming in at a bloated 173 thing week :eek:

Hopefully I can drop it, fast!

[squirrell]

Fri. Oct. 3: 209!

4 pounds to my original goal weight now but think I'll still keep that goal--if I go lower than that, great! If not, well, let's just say I HOPE I can lose 4 pounds in the next 4 weeks!

I think the change in going back to longer rides really shocked my body, because I'm losing like crazy now. :) I'm enjoying it while it lasts, too! :D

[Aggie_Ama]

Heading in the right direction: 154.5

We have 4 weeks to Halloween and my goal does look obtainable, unless I spend 3 weeks steady like I started. :rolleyes:

[firenze11]

140.2. Up a little this week. I'm not sure if it's because it's my first full week of back to back workouts and I'm just retaining water, or if I've over eaten, or if it's because I over ate when I was sick. I just don't know.

I'll have to work hard at watching everything this week. And if I'm up again next week I'll start actually writing everything down.

Sigh, being in the 130s, even though it was just barely, was such a boost.

[Mistie]

149! Yay, I broke 150 for the first time in years!

[3for3]

124 again. Held steady from last week. But we had a family birthday this week (caramel apple pie around the house all week!), and it wasn't my best work out week. So I'm glad I wasn't up in the end.

And I'm so proud of everyone! It seems like a lot of people are really moving towards their goals!!

[limewave]

179

I am so tired.

[cbee]

10/01/08: 133.5 lbs

Sore. Tired. Did I mention sore? I just started my spin class back up after the summer off. Ouch.

P.S. Very sore.

[Over50Newbie]

140.6 - only 2 tenths of a pound.

sigh

Lynette

[five one]

134.6. Pretty much the same as always.

GLC - please "hide" me for now. I'm not going to weigh in again until 10/31 :(

Thanks.

OT - I'm really enjoying your blog :D

[Candie607]

140.4 for me. I must be on the every other week weight loss plan! Hopefully results will come next week!

[CarbonCandy]

Im coming in at a considerably less bloated 170 today :]

[Miranda]

Holding pretty much steady for me again this week... 124#.

Well, I guess it's better than gaining:o.

[martinkap]

151.5 ... I still hope to break into 140th...

[trinena]

down to 119 from 121 last week. recovering from knee injury and crash so i'm glad I was able to lose 2.

[Grits]

139.5

Hooray! I'll take it, but I'm not doing the happy dance until I get to 139 even. I really, really want to stay in the 130's.

[crazycanuck]

65.3kg's

[deeaimond]

138lbs.. Not sure if its the same or more, but thereabouts. Work had gotten even madder, have had to forgo rides to make time for work. sigh... few more weeks and I get my long awaited vacation...

[bambu101]

I am out of this challenege for now- unmotivated, uninterested, and will try again later.

Good luck everyone!

[wolfak]

Weighed in Friday (10/3) at 222, which is good because the week before I was at 224, which I didn't report because I am too busy working. :eek:

[TahoeDirtGirl]

187 for me.

I just wish I could get out and ride my bike. Please foot fairies. Fix my foot? Please?

[ASammy1]

I'm the same..... again...

[jesvetmed]

:eek:
Uh oh. A week of exercise and what do I get -- 2 lb gain!
At 170.4 today. OM gosh! Enough already. The diet must begin I guess! I was hoping getting more cardio in would do it. Sad day.

[Veronica]

Okay, I haven't really been part of the challenge, but since June I've lost 14 pounds. :p I weigh less now than I did when I got married at 19.

Veronica

[jesvetmed]

Wow, Veronica! Great job. Oh... to weigh what I did when I got married is my ultimate goal -- it wasn't that great of a weight, but it's a lot less than now!
CONGRATULATIONS on your hard work.
Jes

[limewave]

Yay Veronica! That's great, congratulations.

I hope the TE weightloss thread will still be around in May when I need to start losing the baby weight.

[Possegal]

I've got to stop saying I'll get serious and DO IT. 178.2 Of course I'm leaving for Paris in a few hours so maybe not this week. ;)

[CarbonCandy]

I've got to stop saying I'll get serious and DO IT. 178.2 Of course I'm leaving for Paris in a few hours so maybe not this week. ;)


Ooo! Paris! Sounds like an amazing trip :D

[GLC1968]

Hey guys! Sorry that I've been MIA - I've just been soooo busy. I barely have time to breathe these days. :(


five one - thanks for the kind words about the blog (which has also been neglected lately!)

Here is the latest chart:
http://www.tranquilitysystems.com/gallery/files/4-soweek4_original.jpg

Some of you are doing a REALLY good job. I'm amazed at how consistent some of you are! Keep it up!! :D

[Veronica]

Yeah, I've noticed the blog hasn't had as many updates lately. What's up with that? ;) I love the apple peeler too. We got ours years ago at LL Bean - makes pies so much easier. Maybe I shouldn't talk about pie in this thread....

I think everyone who wants to eat organic should move in with you. :)

Veronica

[GLC1968]

Yeah, I've noticed the blog hasn't had as many updates lately. What's up with that? ;) I love the apple peeler too. We got ours years ago at LL Bean - makes pies so much easier. Maybe I shouldn't talk about pie in this thread....

I think everyone who wants to eat organic should move in with you. :)

Veronica

We've got three rooms that could be converted to bedrooms (one of them is already set), but any one moving in is expected to WORK! ;)

Pie - yes...this weekend we will be canning Apple Pie Filling. How cool is that? Homemade apple pie at your fingertips - any time you want it! :D

[tulip]

Pardon this interruption...

Thanks, Veronica, for mentioning the apple peeler. GLC, I've been following your blog, or at least I THOUGHT I had been. I check in regularly, and I kept thinking, she must be really busy because this thing is NEVER updated! I want to know about the goats! Come to figure out after Veronica hinted about updates that I had not seen that my bookmark was to the Task Complete post--from JUNE--yeah, I'm not the brightest match in the box. So I have alot of catching up to do.

back to your regular programming...

[katluvr]

Hey,
Sorry I missed weigh in last week...just a bad week and I think I just ignored the scale.
I forgot to weigh this AM as I will be out of town starting tonight and will miss Friday weigh.
Hey maybe I'll weigh in on Monday after a weekend of eating and drinking and just see how bad I really was.
Hopefully I'll make the weigh in for the last week.
Starting Monday (yes, Monday--post weekend of family parties and all that stuff) I plan to tape my wine refrigerator door closed...maybe w/ that yellow police tape..."Don't Cross this Line"; get more sleep rest (last month of 1/2 marathon training) and eat BETTER. If I eat balanced I won't have to worry about carbs and w/ the running I NEED the carbs. Just good carbs...more lean protein and FRUIT! (And no candy corn!)
I'll report back and hopefully I can stick to what I say!
:D

[Mistie]

151....sigh
Thanks a bunch for doing this!

[kerrybelle]

Oops, missed last weeks weigh in. Not making too much progress, holding at 137.5 this week.

[ASammy1]

Down to 204- a half pound! I'll take it!

[Aggie_Ama]

Okay, I haven't really been part of the challenge, but since June I've lost 14 pounds. :p I weigh less now than I did when I got married at 19.

Veronica

Congratulations!

I was one of the rare people who didn't diet for my wedding and at the time was sedentary. So the week after my wedding I weighed for the first time in years at 169 my goal is always to keep from weighing that much again! ;)

[Aggie_Ama]

I weighed last night, close enough right? 154.5

Hmmm.... After last Sunday's run I did nothing but some minor yard work so that is good enough for me. I seem to be losing slow and 149 is looking possible but not completely probable with only 3 weeks left. That is okay the ultimate goal is what I really care about. If it is slow then it will just annoy impatient me, I know it is healthier.

Keep riding, running, eating well and I will get there.

[firenze11]

urgh again!

I'm at the same weight today, but last week on Sat until yesterday I was back down to 139. I'm wondering how much a Wednesday evening swim for an hour and a Thursday morning hour spin class would affect this. Am I retaining water, are my muscles just repairing?

Sigh. I guess I need to start counting calories.

[Blueberry]

226 here. Seems the more I bike, the more weight I gain:mad::mad: I'm drinking only water, and if I have a small snack when I get home, it's less than 200 calories. I'll assume it's muscle, but it's frustrating!

[Veronica]

226 here. Seems the more I bike, the more weight I gain:mad::mad: I'm drinking only water, and if I have a small snack when I get home, it's less than 200 calories. I'll assume it's muscle, but it's frustrating!


I did not lose weight when all I was doing was biking. The weight loss really started when I started doing weights and intense core work.

A little self horn tooting: I'm wearing low rise jeans today and my honey informed me that I have no muffin top. :p

Veronica

[dex]

I missed last week's weigh-in because of some work insanity (so it slipped my mind). I weighed on Monday and noticed that with all of my travel and grabbing food at restaurants, I was holding water like a freak (I had bloated up to about 237). The water is starting to come off finally.

This morning: 231.

Still up from my last weigh-in, but I know it's just water. It should make an exit by the end of the weekend.

Oh, and re: weight loss and biking. I *gained* weight when I started biking. And then I injured myself and gained more weight. Unless I'm lifting (fairly heavy) weights, I don't lose. If I don't manage to get into the gym to lift 2-3 times a week, my weight (and measurements) stays the same, or starts to climb. Cardio alone just doesn't do it for me when it comes to controlling or losing weight.

[Candie607]

139.4 for me this morning. If I can just keep going in this direction!

[trinena]

118.5 down half a pound. happy i didn't gain after 2 family celebrations and being on the mend.

[martinkap]

151 lbs this morning... slowly but hopefully getting close to steady 149lbs. I did see 149 on two of this weeks mornings but did not keep it there. It is a slow process ...

Thanks for keeping up the chart,

Martina

[Over50Newbie]

141.4 - wrong direction again!! :mad:

[AutumnBreez]

I have finally moved to Colorado and getting settled in and so seems the cold weather too....Brrrrr
Really need to get myself under control, been spinning out for some time, and it's catching up with me-Big time! Stress certainly plays a factor in weight gain and when I combine that with eating to calm myself it caused me to go up a size in pants and cry (a lot). I have been searching for work, we just bought our first home in end of July, and still no find. My husband travels so I play single mom often. Meaning I have to be somewhat close and have bankers hours.

Stress.....I am now at 186 (@ 5'8" tall). Please include me?! Thanks!

[AutumnBreez]

184 lbs. - My first healthy short term goal is 164. Once obtained I will make new goal 154, and then long term goal is 145.

[jesvetmed]

In the right direction, yet again! 169.5

[Grits]

Back up to 140. I needed to bulk up for a long ride this weekend? Trying harder starting tomorrow!

[sb-gal]

I've been busy losing weight anf not posting.

I'm at 158.8 down from 169.(something), so I'm down 10 pounds since early Sept.

[deeaimond]

still the same i think at 137lbs. Work has been even busier than usual but i try to squeeze in some short rides. and there was a good long one over the weekend.

[3for3]

Forgot to send my weigh in earlier. 125. grrrr. Up by a pound. Seem to have lost some motivation. Too many big events going on that are easy to use as excuses not to work out. Well, we're going camping this weekend and getting outdoors and hiking will hopefully get me motivated to get back into the swing of things. At this rate, I'll be glad to be 123 at the end of the month.

[cbee]

my 10/10/08 weigh in was the same. 133.5 lbs. No better, no worse.

[Miranda]

I'm not doing so great, but I guess it could be worse *sigh*...

Doctor's office check up scale today = 126#... so put that down for 10/10/08 and 10/17/08. I don't foresee a major drop in 48hrs by Friday:rolleyes:. Might as well count it now.

[CarbonCandy]

I've been busy losing weight anf not posting.

I'm at 158.8 down from 169.(something), so I'm down 10 pounds since early Sept.

Wow! Way to make a dent, congrats :]



Forgot to post :o 168.6

[Possegal]

OK, no weight lost, no weight gained, while in PARIS, guess that's not too bad. :-) 178.2. Time to get serious about getting serious. hahaha

[firenze11]

OK, no weight lost, no weight gained, while in PARIS, guess that's not too bad. :-) 178.2. Time to get serious about getting serious. hahaha

That's great about Paris! Ah Paris is amazing, hope you had a good time there!

And I agree about time to get serious about getting serious. :) Had Thanksgiving with my family last weekend and ate whatever I wanted whenever I wanted. I have no regrets but I know I'm up about a pound. Slow and steady will get me there, and I enjoyed every moment of my multiple days of turkey and pumpkin pie goodness (and stuffing, mmmm stuffing).

[Mistie]

150 lbs. Weight loss is not an easy thing.

[Grits]

141. GRRR.. Curse you sale coupons for Halloween candy.